Goldtail Parrotfish Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Goldtail Parrotfish in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: advanced
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: herbivore
• Minimum tank size: 180 gallons
• Compatibility: Best kept with other large, robust fish. Avoid keeping with small, timid species or other parrotfish unless in a very large tank with ample hiding spots.
• Special requirements: Requires a large tank with plenty of live rock for grazing and hiding. A sand bed is beneficial as they may bury themselves at night. High water quality and strong filtration are essential. Provide a varied diet of marine algae, spirulina, and high-quality herbivore pellets.

Water parameters

Temperature

72-78°F (22-26°C)

pH level

8.1-8.4

Hardness

8-12 dKH

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